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Moody Foundation pledges $1M to local COVID-19 efforts
Friday, March 20, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
The Moody Foundation announced Thursday it has made an initial $1 million commitment to Austin-area relief efforts. According to a press release from the foundation, those funds will go to AGE of Central Texas; Catholic Charities: Angels of Hope; Central Texas Food Bank; El Buen Samaritano; Foundation Communities; Hope Food Pantry Austin; LifeWorks Street Outreach; Meals on Wheels Central Texas; Mobile Loaves & Fishes; SAFE Alliance; Salvation Army Shelter; Sunrise Community Church; and Trinity Center. “We knew we had to do whatever we could to help our local community get back on its feet,” said trustee Elizabeth Moody. “We’re hoping this gift will provide a helping hand for our friends during this difficult time.”
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